Growing Vegetables Indoors in Containers - Part 1

This is how I'm growing vegetables indoors in containers that I purchased from Walmart. My grow box is 28"Hx28"Lx12"w and is setup to hold 4 cfl grow lights. (4) 80mm exhaust fans, and (2) 80mm intake fans with one desk fan for interior air circulation.

I'm using a DWC hydroponic system with 4" bubble stone, and a cheap air pump. The vegetables (spinach, collards, lettuce, mint) all started from seed germination (except the mint was cloned), and are approximately one week old.

Stay tuned for updates on how the veggies are doing...

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• hydroponics
• hydroponic
• grow
• box
• growing
• vegetables
• indoors
• indoor
• containers
• bubbleponic
• hydro
• diy

[chockagreenfield]

What are those little brown things in the plant holders?

[hydroponicsdiy]

@chockagreenfield Thats the growing medium (hydroton) used to support the roots & plant base.

[chockagreenfield]

@hydroponicsdiy Does Mylar reflect light better than aluminum or something? Kind of in the middle of creating an indoor grow room.

[hydroponicsdiy]

@chockagreenfield Mylar is very durable and is great at reflecting light. Aluminum (tin foil) is also good at reflecting light, but tends to reflect more heat. This could create "hot spots" that will sometimes burn your plants. I would suggest a bright white paint on the walls instead tin foil.

[mediamaker2000]

Nice hydroponics DIY video!



[hydroponicsdiy]

@mediamaker2000 Thanks!

[chockagreenfield]

K, I'm not doing hydroponics just doing it the old fashion way. I just want the best results for what I'm doing. Thanks for the info :)

[hydroponicsdiy]

@hydrocultivater Thanks for the compliment! I moved this grow to my balcony due to the warm climate, but will start another grow in the winter when it's a little cooler.

[hydrocultivater]

You did a really good job setting up your system. In fact, I find it very innovative.You definitely made the best use out of your bookshelf! Also, the veggies that you are growing looked really nice and healthy. Good luck!